Maintenance Technician I (26679)

Ottawa University; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas seeks a full-time Maintenance Worker. This position involves performing semi-skilled work in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry, as well as contributing to preventive maintenance programs. The role requires communication with University staff and conducting inspections.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, prior semi-skilled maintenance experience, and be available for on-call rotations. Flexible working conditions are expected, with duties in varied environments.

Qualifications

• Prior semi-skilled maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and follow directions.
• Availability for on-call rotations, overtime, and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned repair/maintenance requests.
• Respond to emergency calls and perform required inspections.
• Assist with skilled maintenance operations on various systems.

Skills

Semi-skilled maintenance

Carpentry experience

Electrical experience

HVAC experience

Plumbing experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas 66067
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: No - Driving MVR
Job Category: Maintenance

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

Job Summary

Performs semi-skilled work in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry as well as contributes to ongoing preventive maintenance programs. Semi-skilled work includes minor alterations and repairs when specialized knowledge and equipment are not required. Additionally assists professional skilled craftsmen with repairs, installations and alterations. Conducts regular inspections as assigned. Requires communication with University employees, visitors and students as a member of the Facilities Department.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned repair/maintenance requests. As needed, inspects job and works with supervisor to determine what materials, tools, and equipment are needed to complete the project. Appropriate completion of paperwork is required.
• Available for assigned on-call rotation cycle. Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities, and/or equipment system failure; calls for additional support as needed.
• Performs required inspections of campus facilities as assigned. Notes and/or repairs as needed any structural or equipment system conditions needing attention. For instance, damage to paint or walls, damaged ceiling, or floor tiles, leaking water or gas pipes and fixtures, malfunctioning heating, air conditioning, burned out lights, etc.
• Under the direction of a professionally skilled/certified technician, installs/reroutes breaker panels, installs new circuits, light fixtures, junction boxes, flexible and fixed conduit, installs ground fault circuit interrupters, installs motion detectors and sensors, analyzes and makes appropriate repairs of equipment control panels with all installations meeting local and NEC code requirements.
• As assigned, will perform routine semi-skilled preventive maintenance.
• Assists with skilled maintenance operations on mechanical and/or structural systems, such as boilers, furnaces, air-conditioners, air handling equipment, doors, windows, floors, ceiling tiles, sinks, roof leaks, floor drains, electrical switches and receptacles, etc.
• Completes semi-skilled repairs, in the carpentry trade, as assigned.
• Performs semi-skilled repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves, traps, etc.
• Will work closely with the Grounds/Custodial/Security Departments and assist as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Standards and Expectations

• Model and encourage collaboration among university departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in daily actions aligning with the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Prior semi-skilled maintenance experience.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a positive work attendance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, read and follow written and oral direction.
• Must be available for an on-call rotation schedule, overtime, and weekend schedules.
• Semi-skilled experience in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.

Working Conditions

• Will work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions; regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the willingness to work overtime as necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Move heavy equipment and operate power tools, lift up to 50 pounds, go up and down stairs, perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have agility and dexterity to work in small spaces, on ladders or elevated platforms.
• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No - Travel Required
• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: None
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.